Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Fewest tools
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Most tools
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 800% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Leatherman Freestyle CX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
SOG PowerLock V-Cutter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
•Pliers With Wire Cutters•Partly Serrated Locking Blade
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Plier type
Light to medium duty
Compound-leverage pliers
One-hand opening
Yes
Unknown
Pocket clip
Yes
Unknown
Sheath included
Yes
Yes
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Light To Medium Duty Tasks▣Quick Cutting Tasks Such As Opening Boxes And Packaging▣Wire Cutting With Integrated Wire Cutters
✓Lightweight And Compact Design With Durable Construction✓Convenient Pocket Clip Makes It Easy To Carry✓Quality 154CM Blade With Liner Lock And One Handed Opening✓Good Ergonomics For A Tool This Size
✓Ergonomic Pivoting Handle Covers Reduce Hand Fatigue✓Durable Stainless Steel Construction With Corrosion Resistance✓Versatile Tool Set Suitable For A Wide Range Of Tasks✓Secure Locking Mechanism For Safe Tool Use✓Included Nylon Sheath For Convenient Carrying
Common complaints
⚠Limited Tool Count Compared To Other Multitools⚠Small Pliers Not Suited For Heavy Duty Tasks⚠No Bit Driver Or Carabiner Like On The Skeletool Series
⚠Weight And Size May Be Bulky For Minimalist EDC Users⚠No Explicit One Handed Opening Specification